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EXTREME VALUE There are many advantages to our MDR CONNECT program:

• Safer than hosting a trade show, participating buyers will be limited to 50, while hosted in a very large space, maintaining strict rules of social C NNECT distancing and sanitization. We will provide each buyer with a New York, 9-11, 2021 secure internet connection device for the virtual meeting; The Mediterranean Diet Roundtable™ (MDR), in • Meetings will be focused and specific collaboration with Chef Maria Loi, presents The MDR between parties who indicated CONNECT, a revolutionary culinary concept! preliminary interest in commercial To bridge the transition from the current pandemic exploration and the appropriate to the near future, when we will all be able to meet category buyers; • This event is a cost-effective again in person, MDR Connect will offer a unique proposition for the participating opportunity to Producers from Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Producers with important meeting Lebanon, and Spain, with a viable profile for the US prospects, saving them precious market. We will secure matching opportunities with at resources (money, time and energy) by least four American buyers for each selected company: investing a nominal fee and providing during the meetings, buyers will taste the products live, tasting kits for qualified buyers. while the producers will attend via virtual connection.

At least 50 buyers will be selected and will be hosted in In addition to the B2B meetings and the New York for this event, where we will provide “tasting MDR marketplace, participants will have boxes” from each participating producer. access to informative webinars about the latest FDA regulations, logistic solutions for ONLY 200+ hand-picked Mediterranean products can the American market, label revisions, and participate in this extraordinary meeting! much more! Designed to promote unique and exquisite products, the selected participating Companies will also become part of the MDR and MCC Mediterranean APPLY TODAY! Pantry online marketplace! As more and more food Learn from the experts! service and dining programs/services recognize the Connect with your perfect counterpart importance of the Mediterranean Diet, the MDR has become an authoritative voice in sourcing reliable, LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! healthy, delicious and cost-effective Mediterranean Registration: $3500 delicacies. + shipping of 10 tasting kits

For additional information: [email protected] or call +1 908 212 7846 (Boston, USA) www.MDRproject.com MDR CONNECT PROGRAM MDR CONNECT WEBINARS Thursday, : from 9 am to 2 pm EST. Wednesday, June 9: from 9 am to 12 pm EST pm Friday, : from 9 am to 2 pm EST. Thursday, June 10: from 8 am to 9 am EST Friday, June 11: from 8 am to 9 am EST Your Company will be screened and presented to our pool of buyers to be In addition to the B2B, you will have exclusive access evaluated. If interest is detected, we will to our webinars about important topics, such as: progress with your inclusion in our MDR • Labeling CONNECT. Minimum of four (4) B2B • FDA approval meetings guaranteed! Inclusion in the MDR • Logistic strategies and MCC webpages. • Olive Oil Marketplace in the US

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES In addition to the B2B meetings and the Webinars, there are MED GALA sponsorship opportunities to enhance the visibility of your brand: Thursday, June 10 - 6:30 pm impress buyers and the media at our exclusive Med Gala 2021, or bring your products to a TV show!

The Mediterranean Diet Roundtable (MDR) is Chef Maria Loi: Businesswoman, author, television a series of events to inform, inspire and promote personality and philanthropist Chef Maria Loi the appreciation of ingredients and food practices brought her knowledge of ancient Greek gastronomy distinctive of the Mediterranean cuisine, translating to the USA eight years ago with the opening of her the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet into successful NYC restaurant and the launch of her commercial opportunities in the United States. award-winning eponymous lines of Loi Products. The MDR is playing a key role in repositioning the Chef Loi has written numerous books, including Mediterranean Diet as a competitive driving force to “Ancient Dining,” the official cookbook of the Athens shape the current offerings in retailers, e-commerce 2004 Olympic Games and her most recent book, and high volume commercial and non-commercial “The Greek Diet.” food services in America. Since 2015, we’ve organized Chef Loi is deeply involved in multiple causes several prestigious events, attracting hundreds of benefitting health and education for children and qualified and high-profile participants, including other underserved populations. Her latest partnership American food industry leaders and scientists. with Dr. Stefanos Kales of Harvard University’s We had the pleasure and the honor of hosting UN TH Chan School of Public Health aims to educate Ambassadors of Mediterranean countries, several America and the rest of the world through television Ambassadors to our signature event in Washington and various media initiatives about the powerful DC, and countless buyers, importers, distributors, health benefits of the Greek Diet, the foundation of and specialty food service operators. the Mediterranean Diet.

MDR CONNECT is designed for producers of excellence, who express local traditions with fantastic flavor profiles, engaging narratives, and global values. We strongly believe this event will be a tremendous success, and are confident about the benefits to the participating companies.

For additional information: [email protected] or call +1 908 212 7846 (Boston, USA) www.MDRproject.com C NNECT REGISTRATION FORM Fill the form and mail to: [email protected]

Company Name: ...... Address: ...... Country: ...... Website: ...... Products categories: (add categories for the check box) ......

Refrigerated Frozen Shelf Stable Requires special equipment/preparation No Yes (if yes specify) ......

Contact name: ...... Email: ...... Mobile: ......

PLEASE SELECT YOUR PACKAGE Other packages available, also for all the MDR/ MCC 2021 events. Basic $ 3500 Each participant commits to sending 10 product kits to Gold (Basic + sponsor of Gala and the address that will be provided upon payment of the MDR virtual events 2021) $ 5000 participation fee. All expenses and associated costs related to product kits are the sole responsibility of the participants.

Yes, I confirm my participation to MDR CONNECT 2021!

By signing and submitting this form, pandemic, unforeseeable situations might occur from the Organizers side or your side. By submitting this form, you you accept the Terms and Conditions of understand that situations of Force Majeure might apply Participation for MDR Experience. to this contract and affect the realization of this Event, which will be held in ANY CASE, if not on June 9-11 to a Data Protection: for organizational purposes only, by later date. In case the new date does not conform to your submitting this form you automatically consent to the use schedule, you can request the cancellation and ask for a and passing on your personal data to our partners. Your 80% refund of the fee. If you for whatever reason will have consent is voluntary and revocable at any time. to cancel your appearance at the Event on June 9-10, full Terms and Conditions: as demonstrated by the COVID 19 payment will still apply and no refund will be issued.

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For additional information: [email protected] or call +1 908 212 7846 (Boston, USA) www.MDRproject.com